The deadline has passed for states to put forward candidates to head the World Intellectual Property Associate. How will the Australian incumbent fare against his challengers from Estonia, Nigeria or Panama?

Jordan's history in international security matters make it a solid candidate to fill Saudi Arabia's rejected seat in a quick vote, particularly when the legality of a 14-member Security Council isn't certain.

UNESCO’s General Conference today elected Irina Bokova for a second four-year term as Director-General of the Organization. She was nominated for the position by UNESCO’s Executive Board on 4 October. […]

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